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World Masters games Canoe search

We are looking for canoes OC1's (Ruddered) & V1's (Rudderless) for overseas paddlers doing world masters games Marathon of 25th April

Carbon Fibre Outrigger Canoe Va'a Waka

Full carbon super stiff construction, has minor dings from usual use but is in great condition and is a fast solid, well made canoe! Great glide in the flat and has great control in the surf. Click here to view trade me link.

Bay of Islands Waka Festival

More than 150 paddlers from Waitakere to Kaitaia took part in the inaugural Bay of Islands Waka Ama Festival on Ti Beach in Waitangi over the weekend

2017 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Long Distance Nationals

The 2017 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Long Distance Nationals will be held in Ahuriri (Napier) in the Hawkes Bay hosted by Te Uranga o Te Ra. More details to follow

New Zealand V1 Representatives - 2017 IVF World Distance Championships, Tahiti

Congratulations to the following paddlers who have been selected to represent New Zealand in their respective V1 divisions at the 2017 IVF Va'a World Distance Champs, Tahiti. We wish them all the best over the next few months as they prepare for Tahiti 2017!

REMINDER: The Ultimate Paddle Day 2017

Join us in Riverton on Sunday 9th April for the Ultimate Paddle Day. Stand Up Paddle and Waka Ama disciplines come together for one almighty fun day of action. Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, there’s something for you to enjoy.

Hauraki Summer Series 2017 - Race 3 Results

Hauraki Waka Ama whānau would like to thank all those who participated in this event. It began with a beautiful sunset out on Te Moananui a Kiwa followed by an eventful day of racing. Paddlers were greeted with some good swells along the beach at the start of each race and some great bumps were caught on the way back in.

Te Whanau-a-Apanui Waka Ama Club looking for W6

We are a new club and with mounting interest in the area of junior teams wanting to compete in the Rotohoe series and train towards nationals, we are looking for support from our waka ama whanau.

Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va'a-alo Canoe Club 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Saturday 20th May at ASB Stadium Whangarei, tickets are $15 for kids and $30 for adults - ticket includes nibbles, 2 course dinner, entertainment and DJ.

REMINDER: Tauranga Safety Course entries closing

Waka Ama Safety Course proudly brought to you by Waka Ama NZ, Coast Guard Boating Education and Maritime New Zealand. See attached panui for more information.

Mount to Mount Results

AROCA W1 Series 1st April Event. Results online

Prelim results are online, if there are corrections or questions please get these to [email protected] by Wednesday. Final results will the be available. Head to AROCA facebook page for photos from the event.

Rotohoe 2 Panui online

March prize draw winners

Our winners this month are:

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Secondary School Waka Ama Finals Day!

Congratulations to all of the teams that raced during what was a wonderful week of Secondary School Waka Ama. Thank you to the 100 plus schools coming from all over Aotearoa, a special mention to all of the managers, coaches, mums, dads, bus drivers and everyone that made it possible for our students to attend the event. Last but not least thank you to our major sponsor Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and to the massive crew at Te Waiariki Purea Trust for putting together a truly spectacular event. We hope everyone travels safely back to their whānau and see you all next year!!